January, 2017
Reply Authors: Joe Barry
Question:
What is the most stable species of wood to be used in a humid environment?—Mike DiMaggio
Wood
June, 2016
Reply Authors: Dave Emerson, Owain Harris
Question:
What woods are best for bending?—Anon
Wood
August, 2014
Reply Authors: Owain Harris
Question:
In my furniture projects, I tend to use woods such as oak, maple, walnut, cherry, etc. How do these woods perform in bent lamination projects? Are there certain woods better suited than others for bent lamination?—Bob Wyatt
Wood
August, 2014
Reply Authors: Bruce Wedlock
Question:
What is the primary use for holly and its properties?—Bob St-Laurent
Wood
April, 2014
Reply Authors: Bruce Hamilton, Bruce Wedlock, Richard Oedel
Question:
Can artificial light speed up the natural darkening of cherry?—Michael Whitman
Wood
October, 2013
Reply Authors: Peter Breu
Question:
Ebony is very expensive and somewhat hard to find in large pieces. I heard there is a “faux” ebony which is a secondary type wood that is dyed through the whole structure of the wood (different from dying it yourself which is only on the surface and needs to be careful not to sand it off). Does anyone know of this product and where is can be obtained.—Steve Colello
Wood
April, 2013
Reply Authors: Dave Emerson
Question:
Through what can only be called a “fortunate accident”, I find myself with a nice supply of spalted maple. Knowing that spalting is caused by several different types of fungi, however, I’m wondering if I should use any special precautions in working with it.—Bill Douglas
Wood
November, 2012
Reply Authors: Dave Emerson
Question:
Where can I find a steam box design?—Joe Barry
Tools | Wood
November, 2012
Reply Authors: Bob Oswald, Dave Emerson
Question:
When buying wood, what do you look for so when you rip it that it does not bind your saw?—Syd Lorandeau
Wood
March, 2012
Reply Authors: Bob Oswald
Question:
I use a lot of reclaimed lumber which does have hidden nails. Is there a good way to find them?— John Davey
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